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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,400 cc

S6 SHTMOT history

S6 SHT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

S6 SHT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,823 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 SHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 SHT was last recorded at 87,823 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,815 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,823 miles
  • 2025 – 81,762 miles
  • 2024 – 77,828 miles
  • 2023 – 73,675 miles
  • 2022 – 70,189 miles
  • 2021 – 65,311 miles
  • 2020 – 63,021 miles
  • 2019 – 59,672 miles
  • 2018 – 55,779 miles
  • 2017 – 51,520 miles
  • 2016 – 45,703 miles
  • 2015 – 41,375 miles
  • 2014 – 40,691 miles
  • 2013 – 39,540 miles
  • 2012 – 38,575 miles
  • 2011 – 37,146 miles
  • 2010 – 28,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,823 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places
  • AdvisoryMil light on

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear back box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside wing repeater damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coolant below ''min'' mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,823 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,823 miles
    Test number
    428681261433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places
    • AdvisoryMil light on
  2. Fail87,815 miles (+6,053)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,815 miles
    Test number
    555573880668
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting RUNNING BOARD (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting RUNNING BOARD (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer SIDE REPEATER BROKEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer TRACK ROAD END DUSTCOVER SLIGHTLY CRACKING
    • AdvisoryRear Lower CORROSION =REAR AXLE,BRAKE FLEXY PIPE END,CHASIS
  3. Pass81,762 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    608057373771
    • AdvisoryNearside wing repeater damaged
  4. Fail81,736 miles (+3,908)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,736 miles
    Test number
    394964285567
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing repeater damaged
  5. Pass77,828 miles (+4,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    615211622659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wishbone bushes showing wear
  6. Pass73,675 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    669496614605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below ''min'' mark
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
  7. Fail73,670 miles (+3,481)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    948475396652
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below ''min'' mark
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
  8. Pass70,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    955984600123
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe wet no signs off drips
  9. Fail70,189 miles (+4,878)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    515438358239
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe wet no signs off drips
  10. Pass65,311 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,311 miles
    Test number
    692783217225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    207411753350
    • AdvisoryInspection light on
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak from pipe
  12. Fail63,021 miles (+3,349)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    745699493860
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInspection light on
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded
    • AdvisorySlight hand brake travel
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak from pipe
  13. Pass59,672 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    559442445589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,779 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    123233643016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,520 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,520 miles
    Test number
    713480953044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX CORRODED NOT BLOWING
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN
  16. Fail51,518 miles (+5,815)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,518 miles
    Test number
    768040851511
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX CORRODED NOT BLOWING
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMP STOPS BROKEN
  17. Pass45,703 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,703 miles
    Test number
    128547872639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,375 miles (+684)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    949458795129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
  19. Fail40,691 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,691 miles
    Test number
    637909494180
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
  20. Pass40,691 miles (+1,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,691 miles
    Test number
    926899494116
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
  21. Pass39,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    155807793122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,540 miles (+965)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    569813993188
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass38,575 miles (+1,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,575 miles
    Test number
    895853102276
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass37,146 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    828414501276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,446 miles
    Test number
    590304080195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 SHT

Does S6 SHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 SHT is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 SHT?
The MOT on S6 SHT is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 SHT done?
S6 SHT was recorded at 87,823 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,723 miles a year.
Has S6 SHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 SHT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 SHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S6 SHT find?
S6 SHT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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